Become an “Iron Man” – learn blacksmithing

By Charles McRaven, an accomplished blacksmith who teaches workshops around the country

Step by step process to get you started in blacksmithing

Simple methods for making tools, house hardware, homestead tools and repairs, decorative items and more

Easy-to-follow black and white photographs

Soft cover

247 pages

7”W x 9”H

Printed in USA

Tools and methods manual makes it easier than you think

Think blacksmiths are a relic of the nineteenth century? Think crafting beautiful iron and steel pot racks, hinges, door latches and fireplace tools is a lost art, or beyond your mastery? Not with the right expert guidance. Charles McRaven, an accomplished blacksmith who teaches workshops around the country, guides you step by step through the process of building a simple forge from recycled materials, acquiring the basic tools, and learning the techniques to get you started in blacksmithing. The author demonstrates his simple methods for making tools for building, house hardware, homestead tools and repairs, decorative andirons and other items in easy-to-follow black and white photographs throughout the 12 chapters. Working under his tutelage, you’ll find yourself confident that you too, can create items of lasting beauty and durability from iron and steel. Soft cover. 247 pages.

I received this as a gift, was one of my favorites! Had been toying with the idea of Smithing for sometime. It gave me a great overall picture of how to get started in the craft. I have read it twice and plan to reference it when I get started.